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<\/div>\nMovers can handle everything from packing to transporting your belongings across the country<\/a>. Hiring pros<\/a> to facilitate your relocation can make all the difference in your move. Depending on what particular services you need, it can get expensive<\/a>, but it\u2019s always worth it. But what about after you\u2019ve paid the bill? Should you tip movers?<\/p>\n The answer is yes, if you are happy with your move. It\u2019s not expected, but it\u2019s always appreciated. Think about it this way: Although movers\u00a0are<\/em> being paid to provide a service, they could be worthy of extra recognition for a job well done. And while there are pretty clear guidelines on how much to tip, say, your food server, bartender or rideshare driver, the etiquette of tipping movers is murkier.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s talk about how much to tip movers, when to tip and when not to, how to tip, and whether you should provide any food or beverages for your moving crew.<\/p>\n A general guideline for tipping movers is between 10% and 20% of the total moving cost<\/strong>, or $20-$40 per mover for a local move<\/strong>, and $40-$60 per mover for a more intensive move<\/strong> (such as if you worked with\u00a0full-service movers<\/a> or if your move was long-distance). The exact amount can vary based on the quality of service, the complexity of the move, and your personal budget.<\/p>\n Paying a certain percentage of the total cost of the move doesn\u2019t work for every kind of move. In the case of a local move, where the average cost is $882 \u2013 $2,567<\/a>, a percentage-based tip won\u2019t break the bank. But when you consider that the average cost to move cross-country will be between $2,000 and $10,000<\/a>, depending on which option you choose \u2014 the DIY approach, full-service movers, or a container service \u2014\u00a0the tip amount can get very high.<\/p>\n Instead, we recommend this simple formula<\/a> to make your life easier and the tipping process more uniform: $10 to $20 per hour per mover<\/strong>, and $40 to $80 per mover for a 10-hour day<\/strong>. Start there, and if you feel like they did an exceptional job, you can increase it, but $10 per hour per mover is a start.<\/p>\n No. There\u2019s no industry standard for tipping. That said, tips are always greatly appreciated as a sign that you recognized the movers\u2019 effort.<\/p>\n People generally calculate how much to tip movers based on the number of hours they worked. A good rule of thumb to start with is $10 per mover per hour<\/strong>. So, if the movers worked two hours, each mover should get $20, $40 for four hours, $60 for six hours, and so on. The complexity of the move and the level of care also determine whether to tip more or less.<\/p>\n Here are some things that should factor into how much you decide to tip:<\/p>\n The size of your home will likely directly affect the length of your move. After all, moving a five-bedroom house across the country is a vastly different process from moving a studio apartment down a few blocks.<\/p>\n The length of the move will determine how many hours the movers will work. Based on our suggested formula, work it out to $10-$20 per hour per mover. Other than that, it\u2019s up to you to increase it or decrease it depending on the quality of your experience and the complexity of the move.<\/p>\n There are no tried and true rules when it comes to how to tip movers. However, most people tend to tip movers after the move is complete and the bill is settled, and to tip each mover individually.<\/p>\n You can hand all of the tips to the crew leader to divide amongst the movers if you trust him to hand it off, but there\u2019s always a risk that the money won\u2019t make it to everybody. If you want to be sure everyone gets their due, hand out tips to each mover on your own.<\/p>\n If the crews on both ends did a good job, we recommend tipping both crews: the crew that loaded your belongings at your old home and the crew that unloaded them at your new home. However, moving long-distance doesn\u2019t require a higher tipping rate or percentage. After all, you are already paying big bucks for moving long distance, and that includes the price of gas, the mileage, driver\u2019s compensation, the weight of your belongings, and so on. Start with $10-$20 per hour per mover on both ends of the move. You can increase or decrease the amount, as discussed above, based on job performance.<\/p>\n Local moves take less time and effort than long-distance moves. The moving truck and its driver will likely spend a couple of hours on the road, and one moving crew will have anywhere between two hours and the whole day to load and unload your belongings.<\/p>\n To decide how much to tip your movers, again, start with the $10-$20 per hour per mover formula. Tip more for outstanding jobs and less if there are any issues.<\/p>\n We recommend tipping in cash immediately after the job is done to ensure that the money is evenly distributed to each crew member. If you absolutely can\u2019t tip in cash and you\u2019ve hired a professional moving company, you should be able to easily find out what the company\u2019s credit card policy is and what payment methods are accepted. Some moving companies are set up to accept tips on credit card transactions.<\/p>\n Tipping is a great way to show that you value your mover\u2019s work, but there are other things you can do to convey your appreciation if you want to go above and beyond. Some ideas include leaving a positive online review for the moving company and providing food and refreshments for the moving crew. None are required, but they are a nice touch.<\/p>\nHow Much to Tip Movers<\/h2>\n
Are You Required to Tip Movers?<\/h2>\n
We suggest you tip when:<\/h3>\n
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How Much Do People Usually Tip Movers?<\/h2>\n
What Factors Should I Consider When Deciding How Much to Tip My Movers?<\/h2>\n
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Should I Tip My Movers More Based on the Size of My Home or the Length of My Move?<\/h2>\n
How to Tip Movers<\/h2>\n
Tipping Movers When Moving Cross-Country<\/h2>\n
Tipping Movers on a Local Move<\/h2>\n
Can I Tip Movers Using a Credit Card?<\/h2>\n
Should I Provide Food to Movers?<\/h2>\n